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House approves same-sex marriage bill

Greece's 300-member Parliament approved the bill granting same-sex couples equal rights in marriage in a roll call vote on Thursday night. The reform extends full parental rights to gay couples but will not allow for medically assisted reproduction through a surrogate.

The bill was voted on by 254 lawmakers, with 176 voting in favor and 76 against.

Law easing restrictions for Greeks voting from abroad passed

MPs have enacted a law easing the requirements for Greek citizens wishing to vote in Greek elections.

A total of 208 MPs - eight more than the constitutional requirement - from ruling New Democracy, PASOK-Movement for Change, Niki and Course of Freedom backed the bill, while lawmakers from the main opposition SYRIZA and the Communist Party of Greece (KKE) voted against it.

Axe-wielding man arrested for vandalizing kiosk outside KKE offices

Police arrested a man on Wednesday morning after he was seen using an axe and a sledgehammer to hack a wooden kiosk located outside the headquarters of the Communist Party of Greece (KKE) in Perissos, north of Athens.

No injuries were reported in the incident.

As of now, there is no information available regarding the possible motive of the suspect.

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